Rainycrest auxiliary’s past year has been a busy one indeed–the last event being a Christmas party for the residents. The Rebekah Lodge members entertained with a sing-song of Christmas music, after which the residents were treated to dainties and punch, and then got a visit from Santa. A quilt, donated […]
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As a farewell to John and Chai Chan, and a celebration of the five-party First Nation ownership of the Red Dog Inn, a gathering there Saturday afternoon took invited guests a trip down memory lane. “Eight years ago, people said this wasn’t going to happen. Well, here we are today,” […]
La Place Rendez-Vous has grown over the years, and everyone is invited to see the latest $1.8-million renovations to the restaurant-hotel here this Sunday. The open house, which runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., will include a special breakfast brunch early on although those coming later can still enjoy complimentary refreshments. […]
Recently elected as president of the Rainy River District Municipal Association, Fort Frances Coun. Sharon Tibbs stressed broadcasting the district’s voice is important as change continues to be drafted by the province. “I think that basically the message is that we are aware of the legislated changes and how they […]
Both the Muskie junior and senior girls’ volleyball teams were beaten out by Atikokan in the playoffs of a tournament at St. Thomas Aquinas in Kenora last weekend. The juniors had compiled a 9-3 record during the round-robin action but lost 2-1 in the best-of-three final to Atikokan to finish […]
Viv O’Donnell can’t wait until spring when she and her fellow horticulturists will be able to get there hands in the dirt again ready to plant for another season. Having already held their first meeting of the year, the Fort Frances Horticultural Society has made a tentative list of the […]
Two Fort Frances girls’ hockey teams crossed the river last weekend to play in tournaments–and they both brought home third-place showings. In the under-10 division, the local squad downed Warroad 3-1 in the consolation final. Lauren Pierce and Kali Hamilton (assisted by Haven Labbe) each scored to give Fort Frances […]
Teens and parents struggling with drug abuse situations are invited to Rainy River High School next week to listen to the recovery story of an Irish youth and his father. Julian Madigan and his father, Gerry, will be on hand Feb. 13 to recount their personal story as part of […]
The president of the Emo Chamber of Commerce for 2001 said she will continue to build on promoting the town to the rest of Northwestern Ontario. “What I’d like to see is the Chamber of Commerce become more active in the community as a group, and promote Emo and the […]
“Creative Memories” consultant Joy Lockman is looking forward to the upcoming class she’ll be holding for scrapbook lovers this Saturday (Feb. 3) at the old CN station here. As a consultant for the international organization, Lockman has been busy honing her skills over the past four years. And she’s hoping […]
An audit the Rainy River District School Board’s finance committee submitted to the Ministry of Education last month shows the board is meeting regulations for average class size and teaching assignment. Local elementary schools housing JK-grade three average 20.92 students per class, well under the required standard of 24, while […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s beautification project committee is looking for the public to give input on which ideas to pursue during an open meeting Tuesday night at the Red Dog Inn. Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth said Tuesday morning that “quite a few” ideas have been faxed in by […]
